Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 122

Cordelia sat slumped at her desk, now changed into her cozy pajamas. Elbows planted firmly on the wood, she cradled her smartphone in her hands, awaiting a reply from the members of her social group chat.

Since yesterday, the question had been gnawing at her, who exactly was Everard? Even Sanderson, the guy who knew everyone in town, didn’t recognize the name. Could it be that Everard was a ghost, a figment of her Imagination?

This morning’s chat in the Pioneers Group sparked a realization, the group was a melting pot of professionals from various fields. Surely someone might know him, right?

But after she posted her question, the chat fell eerily silent.

After a torturous two–minute wait, a reply finally popped up.

Bland asked, [Lia, are you pulling our leg? How could you not know him?]

Cordelia blinked, her instincts telling her that Bland knew Everard. She typed back hastily, [Who is he?]

Silence fell over the group once again.

Just as she was about to probe further, another message came through.

Nolnterruptions said, [Never heard of him.]

Like an icebreaker, the message prompted a flurry of responses.

Pianoman said, [Nope, doesn’t ring a bell.]

Mathster replied, [A mystery to me.]

Painter said, [Who?]

Chef replied, [Not a clue.]

Others all replied, [No idea.]

Everyone chimed in except Louie Adams. Cordelia’s brow furrowed as she read the stream of ignorance, finally addressing Bland directly, [So, you’re the one who knows him, @Bland?]

Bland replied, [No, I definitely do not.]

was confused, texting. [?]

been a brain fart.

speechless,

this and nobody knew

[If anyone digs up anything

borrowed from her grandmother. The technical jargon was almost alien to her, making

flipped through the pages with a

school education was comprehensive

to double down on her efforts.

and honey. “Get some sleep, dear. You have to rest to regain energy,” Lorna advised

always open to good advice, nodded

a new message popped up

asked. [Lia, why are you asking about this Everard guy?]

from Louie. She pondered for a moment before replying with the naked truth, (He’s my

way. Is

replied, [Yes, do you know him?]

sending back a cryptic message: [Be careful around him

by keeping her distance? They hadn’t even been in contact

deeply, replying. I can’t stay away from him, my heart literally

about love, just as Lorna and Sanderson would. But how could

she could decide, Louie replied,

a moment’s thought, she

Louie went silent.

minutes, but

see your granddad about a treatment tomorrow, and we can talk then.]

knew. He

with a glimmer of hope. Anyone else might have called him immediately, but Cordelia was patient by nature.

single

dried her hair, and slipped into bed. Just as she was about to turn off the device, it

What could he want at this late

voice, more velvety than she remembered,

different in the nocturnal stillness, somehow more appealing. She hesitated before finally speaking.

can’t sleep,” he stated, his voice so soothing it seemed to caress the night air.